college of sciences

Mar 12, 2020

Meet the 2020 Watauga Medal Winners

Three alumni receive NC State's highest nonacademic honor for their decades of service to the university. 

Mar 2, 2020

Podcast: Tornadoes

Brice Coffer tells us what forecasters know about thunderstorms and tornado formation. 

Mar 2, 2020

Original Cartilage and Evidence of DNA Preserved in 75 Million-Year-Old Baby Dinosaur

Researchers have found evidence of preserved protein fragments and apparent chromosomes in cartilage from a baby dinosaur. 

Feb 20, 2020

Mathematician Cynthia Vinzant Named Sloan Research Fellow

Cynthia Vinzant, assistant professor of mathematics, has been awarded a 2020 Sloan Research Fellowship in Mathematics. 

Feb 7, 2020

High Levels of PFAS Affect Immune, Liver Functions in Cape Fear River Striped Bass

Researchers have found elevated levels of 11 per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in the blood of Cape Fear River striped bass. 

Jan 10, 2020

Study: Columbus’ Caribbean ‘Cannibal’ Claims Were Correct

New evidence suggests one of Columbus' tall tales was actually true. 

Dec 19, 2019

How Real Are the Star Wars Planets?

NC State College of Sciences planetary scientist Paul Byrne answers questions about some of the most popular planets in the Star Wars galaxy. 

Dec 18, 2019

Study: Human Management Helps Rare Plants, Butterflies Survive Hurricane

Managing habitats can help prevent hurricane-driven extinctions of rare butterfly. 

Dec 16, 2019

Mercury’s Volcanic Activity – or Lack of it – Could Help Us Find Other Earth-like Worlds

If you wanted to narrow down the search for Earth-like worlds in a vast universe, how might you go about it? Planetary Geologist Paul Byrne says looking for volcanic activity is a good start. 

Nov 21, 2019

Breaking Down the State Climate Office’s 2019-20 Winter Outlook

Find out why you should keep your entire wardrobe, from heavy coats to short sleeves, at the ready this winter. 

Nov 12, 2019

Flame-Retardant Exposure Increases Anxiety, Affects Social Behaviors in Prairie Vole

Early life exposure to a common flame-retardant increases anxiety and affects socioemotional behaviors in prairie voles. 

Oct 21, 2019

Podcast: The Aye-Aye’s Secret Finger

One of the weirdest primates around - the aye-aye - just got weirder. Like, extra finger weirder. 

Oct 21, 2019

Gimme Six! Researchers Discover Aye-Aye’s Extra Finger

A study led by NC State researchers has discovered the first accessory digit ever found on a primate. 

Sep 16, 2019

Disrupting Key Protein Alters Biological Rhythms in Water Flea

Suppression of E75 protein results in longer molt cycles and reduced numbers of offspring in the water flea. 

Sep 4, 2019

Experts Can Discuss Hurricane, Flood, Recovery Issues

As Hurricane Dorian churns in the Atlantic, NC State experts can answer media questions on everything from coastal damage to food safety.